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The scene when Gail and Cynthia attempt to hail for a taxi is one of the first scene which portrays the blatant racism displayed in 1968 Australia. The taxi driver deliberately passes the sisters, leaving them on the side of the road. Gail, the eldest of the three sisters has become exposed to the injustices inflicted upon Aboriginal Australians. Gail instantly points out the racism displayed by the taxi driver: “It’s because we’re black, stupid.” ]]> 2021-09-29 04:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/baharrn_n/uklb2mq3d0a7o14l/wish/1776826278 https://padlet.com/baharrn_n/uklb2mq3d0a7o14l/wish/1798550962 The taxi scene was an example of racism because there was a white driver and they sped up:  "Its because were black".]]> 2021-10-07 03:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/baharrn_n/uklb2mq3d0a7o14l/wish/1798550962 https://padlet.com/baharrn_n/uklb2mq3d0a7o14l/wish/1798559192 In the scene where Gail and Cynthia show up at Kay's house to try and convince her to sing is an example of how the stolen generation can impact someone and their identity. In the scene Kay makes a few racist comments and doesn't really act happy that her cousins are there. Gail gets annoyed at Kay for being rude and ashamed of them: "Still talking like some upper class gub and were your personal slaves]]> 2021-10-07 03:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/baharrn_n/uklb2mq3d0a7o14l/wish/1798559192